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Al Pastor Power Bowl

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Total time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 10

A whole food plant-based blend of lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts simmered in al pastor sauce, crumbled over a base of brown rice with greens, pico de gallo, diced pineapple, tortilla strips, and topped with a drizzle of crema.

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Ingredients

Directions

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Ingredients

    2 whole pasilla chiles, seeds and stems removed

    1 can chipotle in adobo

    1 cup (250 mL) low-sodium chicken stock

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil

    1 lb (500 g) whole red lentils, cooked

    1 lb (500 g) finely chopped walnuts

    1 lb (500 g) mushrooms, roasted and minced

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) Mexican oregano

    1 tsp (5 mL) cumin

    1 Tbsp (15 mL) achiote powder

    1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder

    1 tsp (5 mL) sugar

    5 cups (1.25 L) brown rice, cooked

    10 cups (2.5 L) shredded iceberg lettuce and cilantro

    5 cups (1.25 L) pico de gallo

    5 cups (1.25 L) pineapple, small dice

    2 ½ cups (625 mL) tortilla strips

    20 oz (600 mL) Mexican crema


Directions

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, roast the chiles until puffed and pliable and lightly browned in spots, approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Add the roasted chiles, chipotle, and stock to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large sauté pan, add oil, lentils, walnuts, and mushrooms and begin to brown and warm through. Add oregano, cumin, achiote, garlic, and sugar and mix well. When the walnuts and lentils become aromatic after approximately 2-3 minutes, add the reserved sauce and toss to coat and heat through. Set aside.
  4. Build the bowls by plating ½ cup (125 mL) brown rice, al pastor crumble, shredded greens mix, pico de gallo, diced pineapple, tortilla strips, and top with a drizzle of crema.

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 2 ¾ cups (675 mL)
  • Per serving:
  • Calories 970
  • Total Fat 52 g
  • Saturated Fat 6 g
  • Cholesterol 10 mg
  • Carbohydrates 111 g
  • Dietary Fibre 11 g
  • Sugar 25 g
  • Protein 24 g
  • Sodium 1570 mg
  • Potassium 900 mg
  • Folate 186 mcg